Universal Wilde Blog

Five things we've read (or seen) and liked this week:

At Universal Wilde and Wilde Agency we understand the importance of giving back. It gives you that “warm, fuzzy feeling” knowing that you’re helping someone out or making the world a better place. Philanthropy isn’t just good for those who are receiving – it’s good for those who give, too, beyond the “warm fuzzies” you feel.

Social media. Marketing. Food. Forums. Beer. Presentations. Discussions. A meeting of the marketing and media minds. Has your interest piqued yet? Universal Wilde will be attending FutureM in Boston this October, from the 23^rd to the 26^th. What is FutureM?  We’ll explain it like this: it brings a one-of-a-kind experience to marketing and media fanatics by displaying and debating the evolution and future of marketing. Every program at FutureM is different and they will give FutureM attendees a sneak peek at how marketing and media changes will affect business overall. If you choose to join us at FutureM this year, here are some of the people you can plan on seeing:

This past weekend, we had the pleasure of being an exhibitor, sponsor, and printer (of the showbook) at the HOW Design Live conference in Boston.  With members from our sales team, marketing department, and account management team representing Universal Wilde at our booth, we were able to meet hundreds of talented individuals from all over the country and the world.  Graphic designers, creative directors, marketing executives, and more stopped by our booth—which corresponded with the “Thought to Distribution” whiteboard theme of our website—to pick up print samples, doodle on our wall (see the before and after pics), snag Universal Wilde phone holders and dry-erase markers, enter our Boogie Board Rip raffle, or just to chat.  It was a blast!

Last night at the 31^st Annual New England Direct Marketing Association (NEDMA) Awards for Creative Excellence, Wilde Agency won an incredible 23 awards — more than any other entrant — breaking their own previous high of 20, set last year.  The awards, which acknowledge exceptional strategy, creative and business results, were given out at the Museum of Science and showcased New England’s best and brightest in the field of direct marketing. 

The HOW Design Live conference is THE event of the year for design and print experts. Last year, HOW took Chicago by storm but this year, it’s being hosted in Boston—right in our backyard!  The conference will take place from this Thursday, June 21^st to Monday June 25^th at the Hynes Convention Center, and we’re very excited to be attending as both an exhibitor and a sponsor.